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James Edward Thomason

June 19, 1951 ~ November 1, 2023

SPRING HOPE – James Edward Thomason, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Born on June 19, 1951, in Mercer County, WV, James was the son of the late Charles Lewis Thomason and Mattie Lou Harman Thomason. He was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Lee Thomason, and two brothers, Robert Lewis Thomason, and Jerry Wayne Thomason. James was an avid fisherman. He had a love for music and spent much of his time playing his guitar. James enjoyed playing golf and chess. He made a difference in the life of everyone who knew him, and he leaves behind a tremendous legacy of life, love, and laughter. He will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. James is survived by his four brothers, Jack Ray Thomason (Tammy), Charles Joe Thomason, Richard Dean Thomason (Teresa), and Johnny Lee Thomason; his six sisters Margie Crockett (David), Joyce Ann Harris, Susan Catherine Shaw, Peggy Lou Brown (Irving), Virginia May Cochran, and Wanda Faye Goodwin. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

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